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Sports · Soccer · published 2026-09-02 · via The Athletic

Villa's turbulent summer reshapes squad after Europa League glory

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Aston Villa's summer was marked by the dismantling of their Europa League-winning squad, with several senior players and coaches departing. The club's recruitment remained heavily influenced by manager Unai Emery, with his aides facilitating moves amid financial constraints. Sources described the window as a 'mad summer' that signaled the end of one era and the start of a new one.

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The departures extended beyond players, with coaching staff also leaving during what sources described as one of the most turbulent windows in Premier League history. Villa's recruitment operated through a manager-centric structure, with Emery's close associates Vidagany and Olabe handling negotiations and keeping him updated on developments.

The goalkeeper transition proved particularly complex. Villa secured Parma's Zion Suzuki for €30m plus add-ons after tracking him for two summers, while Emiliano Martinez's proposed

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